Laurelle Caristo – Chiropractor

Laurelle practices with the understanding that everyone is a unique individual and all individuals require different chiropractic care.

slide5-w3000With over 20 years' experience in the field of Chiropractic, Laurelle is passionate and dedicated to her profession. Laurelle keeps updated on the latest research and regularly continues her professional development. Ongoing  post-graduate training enables her to gain a more in-depth understanding of the most effective chiropractic techniques. She enjoys working with a diverse mix of people.  Particularly with children and sport injuries.  Laurelle graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Monash University, Melbourne in 1996, Laurelle then went on to complete a Masters of Chiropractic at Macquarie University in Sydney in 1998.

Her clinical experience began in Newcastle at a clinic with a strong referral base from local doctors, neurologists and orthopaedic surgeons. She then established a clinic in Swansea, Lake Macquarie with Frank Caristo and satellite practices within Medical Clinics in Lake Munmorah and Gwandalan. She particularly enjoyed working with miner’s who had sustained traumatic injuries and those who had undergone repeated surgical procedures. Working to optimize function and rehabilitate biomechanics in these individual was incredibly challenging yet immensely rewarding. These complaints included elderly with arthritic presentations.

The allure of London however loomed so she left Australia for the U.K. There she worked in Henley-On-Thames within a highly respected multi-disciplinary practice. In this community she worked alongside other health care professionals. Cross referral with homeopaths, naturopaths, psychologists, acupuncturists, holistic dentists and yoga teachers enriched her practical understanding of health. In Henley, she gained a wealth of experience in treating children and furthered her study in this area. In December 2003 she returned to Sydney and established Inner West Chiropractic, Concord. In 2005  she completed a Yoga Teacher course. This understanding and knowledge she uses in clinical practice. Particularly when implementing personalized posture, ergonomic or rehabilitative programs. After moving to Springwood in 2011 with her husband and three girls Laurelle then established Springwood Chiropractic in 2013. She has also furthered her education in dry needling, SOT certification, nutrition and has completed biomedical training.

She enjoys mountain bike riding, yoga, meditation, playing tennis and family time. Getting you back in shape quickly is what she is passionate about. In order for you to get back to what’s important... your family, work and friends. Book an appointment online today.